The management of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI), Ebonyi State, has officially commenced registration for its 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry (DE) Screening Exercise for qualified candidates seeking admission into the institution.
According to the university, the online registration exercise will begin on Monday, 25th May 2026 and close on Tuesday, 30th June 2026.
Candidates who scored 150 and above in the 2026 UTME and selected AE-FUNAI as their first-choice institution are eligible to apply. However, applicants are advised to carefully check the specific departmental cut-off marks applicable to their preferred programmes.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must:
- Score at least 150 in the 2026 UTME
- Possess the required O’Level credits relevant to their chosen course
- Upload their O’Level/A’Level results on JAMB CAPS
- Ensure all registration details are accurate and verifiable
Candidates who did not initially select AE-FUNAI as first choice may still apply after carrying out a Change of Institution/Course on the JAMB portal before 30th June 2026.
SPECIAL ADMISSION CONDITIONS
The university emphasized the following critical admission policies:
- Applicants for:
- Medicine & Surgery
- Nursing Science
- Medical Laboratory Science
must obtain their O’Level results in one sitting only.
- Any candidate discovered to have supplied false information at any stage of the admission process will be automatically disqualified.
- Candidates are advised to use active and accessible phone numbers during registration for smooth communication.
PROGRAMMES & DEPARTMENTAL CUT-OFF MARKS
FACULTY OF LAW
- Law — 230
COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
- Medicine & Surgery — 250
FACULTY OF HEALTH & ALLIED SCIENCES
- Nursing Science — 240
- Medical Laboratory Science — 210
- Human Nutrition & Dietetics — 160
FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
- Computer Science — 180
- Chemistry — 150
- Mathematics — 150
- Statistics — 150
- Physics — 150
- Geology — 150
- Applied Geophysics — 150
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
- Accountancy — 170
- Business Administration — 170
- Banking & Finance — 150
- Public Administration — 150
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
- Mass Communication — 170
- Criminology & Security Studies — 150
- Economics — 150
- Political Science — 150
- Sociology — 150
- Psychology — 150
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
- Civil Engineering — 160
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering — 160
- Mechanical Engineering — 160
- Mechatronics Engineering — 160
- Chemical Engineering — 150
FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
- Anatomy — 160
- Physiology — 160
Most other programmes across Agriculture, Humanities, Education, Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, and Physical Sciences maintain a minimum benchmark of 150.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
Eligible candidates are required to pay a non-refundable screening fee of ₦2,000 only.
Steps to Apply
- Visit the university portal: www.funai.edu.ng
- Navigate to Admissions
- Select:
- 2026/2027 UTME Screening
OR - 2026/2027 Direct Entry Screening
- 2026/2027 UTME Screening
- Click Prospective Students
- Select Click to Apply
- Enter your JAMB Registration Number
- Generate your Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR)
- Proceed to payment
- Return to complete the application form
- Submit and print your acknowledgement slip
SCREENING METHOD
The screening exercise will be conducted strictly through an internal online screening system, using candidates’:
- UTME scores
- O’Level grades
- Uploaded JAMB CAPS records
No physical examination has been announced.
IMPORTANT WARNING TO APPLICANTS
Candidates must ensure:
- Their O’Level/A’Level results are uploaded on JAMB CAPS before 30th June 2026
- Their personal details match across all official records
- They complete all corrections and change of institution processes before the deadline
Failure to comply may result in automatic disqualification from the admission process.
SUPPORT & ENQUIRIES
For assistance, candidates may contact the university between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM (Monday – Friday) via:
- 08038099920
- 07031810065
- 08120454195
Signed:
T. Ifeanyi Igwe Esq.
Registrar